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Kenneth Hiller joins the WDKX Memory Lane crew to discuss how The Law Offices Of Kenneth Hiller can help those affected by excessive robo calls. He also touches on his work with Veterans who have been denied Veterans Benefits. To learn more about services provide by the Law Offices of Kenneth Hiller, visit   https://www.kennethhiller.com/  

This episode of the WDKX Podcast touches on the disproportionate incarceration rates within the black community in America. Juma Sampson, author of the novel, Loyalty & Deceit, and creator of C.H.A.O.S. Publishing Company, joins Jasmine to share his story of imprisonment, inspiration, and ultimately, his triumph. To learn more about the novel, Loyalty & Deceit or about C.H.A.O.S. Publishin...

Nurse Bowick comes to us in another episode of Health Beats to discuss expectant mothers and the risks associated with childbirth, especially within the African American community.

The WDKX Wake Up Club had the pleasure of meeting with Mayor Lovely A. Warren to discuss National Signing Day and Rochester's #ReachHigher Day, an initiative started by former FLOTUS Michelle Obama to celebrate high school seniors and push them to #ReachHigher. She also speaks about her experience announcing the Buffalo Bills' 6th round draft pick for the 2019 NFL Draft in a live broadcast from Ro...

In this episode of the WDKX Podcast, Jasmine is joined by some students from the Rochester Public Library's ImagineYOU program to discuss their newest album and upcoming album release party.  The album is called " L'avenir" (French for "The Future") and there will be an album release party at the Rochester Public Library on Friday, June 28, 2019; time TBD. "ImagineYOU is an innovative 21st ce...

The WDKX Wake Up Club Watercooler Episode from 4/26/19 touches on the controversial topic of race, specifically the racial struggles children within the Urban Suburban program face while attending suburban schools in the Rochester area.  Letitia Astacio joins in on the discussion and shares her personal experiences while navigating the Urban Suburban program as well.

The WDKX Wake Up Club Watercooler from Thursday, April 25, 2019 discusses the four finalist candidates for the Rochester City School District Superintendent.

Patricia Lark of the Get Out To Vote initiative joins the WDKX Wake Up Club to educate listeners on the importance of voting in local primary elections within your county. Find useful information on voter eligibility and how to get registered to vote as well as important due dates. For any questions, call the Monroe County Board of Elections at 585-753-1550.

This week on Judge's Chambers with Leticia Astacio the team discusses Kim Kardashian's decision to practice law as well as a man who sued his own parents over, believe it or not, his porn collection. Tune in to find out their sentences!

Cierra Dillard calls in to the WDKX Wake Up Club to discuss becoming WNBA's Minnesota Lynx 20th draft pick!! To learn more information about this visit: https://www.wdkx.com/congratulations-cierra-dillard/ 

Tariq Spence is joined by members of the promotions team, Premier Entertainment Group, to discuss the seemingly racially charged road blocks they ran in to regarding their upcoming event, Dusse Nights featuring rap icon Fabolous. They will also touch on some of the issues plaguing all local event promoters in the area as well as possible solutions to those issues. The Dusse Nights event will be he...

Dazmann Stills and Jamal James, cast members of Geva's The Royale, join the WDKX Wake Up Club to discus their acting careers and their rolls in the stage production. Stills is from the Rochester area.

Ladies, do you want to be told what you want to hear or do you want to know the truth when it comes to the way you look? Listen in on the WDKX Wake Up Club as they discuss this topic and find out how things can go horribly wrong when you don't say the right thing!

Amorette Miller, creator of shiftdiff.com, joins Tariq Spence of the WDKX Wake Up Club to discuss how she created the local job search engine. She was also go into the challenges candidates face with finding a job locally, resume tips, as well as the different kind of jobs posted on the website.  Need a job? Visit: https://shiftdiff.com/ 

Spring Bling 2019 artist Nicole Bus calls in to the WDKX Wake Up Club to discuss her new album and current projects she is working on. Catch her first ever show at Spring Bling 2019 on Saturday, May 18th at the Dome Arena! Learn more about Nicole Bus here:   https://www.wdkx.com/nicole-bus-from-the-netherlands-to-the-roc/ 

Dancehall/reggae artist Jada Kingdom joins the WDKX Wake Up Club for her first radio interview ever! Tune in to learn more about her musical influences and upcoming album as well as a few funny and unexpected stories! Don't miss Jada Kingdom's performance at Spring Bling 2019 on Saturday, May 18th at the Dome Arena in Henrietta. Log on to wdkx.com for more info!

Leticia Astacio joins the WDKX Wake Up Club for Feedback Friday on the Watercooler, The discussion covers marriage, divorce, and prenups. Also, find out Kodak Black's sentence for his reckless comments in a new segment, "Judge's Chambers" with Judge Astacio.

Former Judge Leticia Astacio and Concilman Willie Lightfoot join the Watercooler with the WDKX Wake Up Club. Lightfoot discusses a FREE Financial Wealth Building class coming up on Monday, April 15th. Astacio discusses how her life has changed since the media began covering her case. Today's overall topic deals with racial disparities within the legal system. To learn more about the FREE Financial...

Rochester Police Department Interim Police Chief Mark Simmons joins the WDKX Wake Up Club to discuss the current state of gun violence in the city of Rochester. The discussion touches on recent violent situations, methods of deescalation, current view of the police in the eyes of society, and how technology effects crime.

Tracy Williams calls in to the WDKX Wake Up Club to talk about his cross-country biking excursion. He is biking from New York to Los Angeles to raise awareness about urban living conditions, educational disparities, and lack of diversity in real estate and real estate related fields. To read more about this visit:   https://www.wdkx.com/rochester-man-will-bike-coast-to-coast-from-la-to-nyc/&n...

On this episode of Health Beats, Nurse Bowick and Tariq Spence of the WDKX Wake Up Club discuss how stress can be detrimental for your health. How is stress defined? How can it be prevented? What are some healthy methods to cope with stressful situations? How can race affect stress?

Todd Allen of the Rochester Educational Foundation (REF) joins Tariq Spence of the WDKX Wake Up Club to discuss the foundation's upcoming FAFSA Fest. This is a resource available for high school students and parents of high school students who are looking for funding for college.

Tariq Spence of the WDKX Wake Up Club is joined by Beverly Fair-Brooks of the Rochester Celebrate City Living Expo & realtor Carmelie Diamond to discuss the resources available for potential and existing homeowners in the Rochester Area. The Celebrate City Living expo takes place on Saturday, April 13, 2019; at Sibley Square on Main Street from 10 am until 2 pm.

The Wake Up Club discusses a story in Savannah, Georgia where white reporters were banned from a political meeting. To read more about the story visit:  https://www.wdkx.com/savannah-political-event-bans-white-reporters-from-entering/ 

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